Peterborough United Under 21s will travel down south to face Colchester United Under 21s on Friday evening (7pm).
Peterborough United Under 21s face Colchester United Under 21s on Friday as they look to build on their opening day win against AFC Bournemouth at the Weston Homes Stadium earlier this week.
Chris Conn-Clarke scored twice and David Kamara was on target in that comfortable victory for Ryan Semple's men.
THE OPPOSITION
Colchester United Under 21s side are managed by former Posh man Matthew Etherington, who had spells both as a player and coach at the Weston Homes Stadium. They will look to continue their winning ways following their 3-0 win over Birmingham City Under 21s on Monday where strikes from Frankie Terry, Oscar Thorn and a Tommy Fogarty own goal helped them to a comfortable win.
Currently The U's sit sixth in Group B of Professional Under 23 Development League following a win and a loss in their opening two games.
TEAM NEWS
Due to the first team game away at Exeter on Saturday the Under 21s will not be expected to have as many senior players in their ranks as they did this past Tuesday. Goalkeeper Will Blackmore is expected to get a second game under his belt in the week as he returns to full fitness following a long injury lay-off.
FROM THE MANAGER
Semple said: “We go into Friday’s game at Colchester after a quick turnaround but off the back of a real good performance and result. Many aspects of Tuesday’s game we will look to take into the game on Friday night against a Colchester side who are strong, aggressive and dangerous particularly on counters attacking situations, as they have a lot of pace in attack.
"It’s a game which will be difficult for us and it’s important we start well and it is vital that we put into practice everything that we have been working on.”